Commemorate Juneteenth

Learn about Juneteenth with the Worcester Public Library! Juneteenth, a federal holiday, is a portmanteau of June nineteenth, and commemorates the emancipation of African Americans after the Civil War. Below are a variety of resources and events to help us learn about this important day.

WPL JUNETEENTH RESOURCES

Reads for Juneteenth - Titles to help everyone learn about the significance of Juneteenth and the Black American experience.

Kanopy Watch List - Kanopy, streaming service that is free to use with your WPL card, has assembled a collection of films to honor Juneteenth.  If you do not have a Kanopy account, create one here. 

• Miss Juneteenth 
• Roots
• The Uncomfortable Truth
• Liberty & Slavery: The Paradox of America's Founding Fathers
• The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song 
• Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
  

Visit our display on the 1st floor of the Main Library to check out books and other resources related to this important holiday.

LOCAL EVENTS:  

Worcester City Hall: 2024 Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony, Friday, June 14, 5:00 PM

Institute Park: Annual Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival, Saturday, June 15, 12 - 8 PM

Fitchburg Abolitionist Park: Juneteenth Celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 11:00AM - 1:00PM

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Boston Events

OTHER RESOURCES:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

• Explore NMAAHC's resources
• NMAAHC Juneteenth Reading List

Library of Congress

• Library of Congress: Today in History